Francis Lawrence hired to direct Hunger Games sequel CATCHING FIRE

After weeks of speculation regarding “The Hunger Games” director Gary Ross' will he/won't he be back for the sequel, fans found out days ago that Ross wouldn't be returning to the franchise. But it didn't take Lionsgate long to find his replacement.

“Constantine” and “I Am Legend” director Francis Lawrence has been offered the job by Lionsgate. And since production is starting in a few months, this deal expected to be locked and Lawrence will be the man behind the camera for “Catching Fire.”